Contact
|
Blog
|
BG in the Community
|
Careers
|
Testimonials
|
Solicitors
|
Articles/Downloads
|
Find Us
|
About
|
Home

Archive for Personal Injury (PI)

» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Compensation for victim of dog attack

Posted on 06/02/13, filed under News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

 We were instructed to bring a personal injury claim on behalf of a gentleman who was savaged by two dogs which were kept at premises where he was working. Our client sustained severed bite wounds to his legs and arms and psychological injuries.

An interim payment – a payment made before the conclusion of the claim – was secured to enable our client to undergo psychotherapeutic treatment.

Liability… read the rest of “Compensation for victim of dog attack”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Securing compensation following an accident on holiday…

Posted on 24/01/13, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Our client was involved in a road traffic accident whilst on holiday in France. Our client was a passenger in a car which was  involved in a high speed accident on a French motorway. She sustained serious spinal and psychological injuries in the accident. 

The claim was brought in England and against our client’s insurance company under the application of French law that decrees that the driver of a vehicle is liable… read the rest of “Securing compensation following an accident on holiday...”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Bennett Griffin secures successful outcome for individual seriously injured in two accidents at work

Posted on 17/01/13, filed under News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Our client tripped over a pallet whilst at work and injured her knee. Subsequently our client slipped on a wet floor also at work causing further damage to the same knee. As a result of the injury sustained our client developed a severe chronic pain condition and depression. She was unable to work following the accidents. Liability was originally denied in respect of both accidents however rehabilitation intervention was secured… read the rest of “Bennett Griffin secures successful outcome for individual seriously injured in two accidents at work”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

We have the Law Society accreditation for Personal Injury

Posted on 30/11/12, filed under Fresh News, News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Toby Barrett’s extensive knowledge and expertise in the field of Personal Injury litigation has resulted in his having been accredited as a member of the Law Society’s panel for a further five years.

Contact tb@bennett-griffin.co.uk or call him on 01903 229999.

 

read the rest of “We have the Law Society accreditation for Personal Injury”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

It seems whoever you are, accidents still happen

Posted on 08/11/12, filed under News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Bradley Wiggins’ accident shows that even a yellow jersey and multiple gold medals are no defence when up against half a ton of metal .  Luckily for him he’s escaped with broken ribs and a dislocated finger.  It could have ended his career.  Get well soon Bradley and maybe think about getting yourself a lawyer! 

If like Bradley you’ve been knocked off your bike and been injured, give our friendly… read the rest of “It seems whoever you are, accidents still happen”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Injured workers face tougher battle for compensation under government plans

Posted on 08/11/12, filed under News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Following an article in today’s Guardian about compensation for injuires at work,  Nick Hind from our Personal Injury team comments:

 

“The coalition government, with no mandate whatsoever to do so, appear intent on playing fast and loose with people’s rights to seek financial redress if injured in an accident that is not their fault.  The latest wheeze, sneakily introduced at the last minute, with no consultation, into… read the rest of “Injured workers face tougher battle for compensation under government plans”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Make sure you use the right Personal Injury Lawyer

Posted on 26/09/12, filed under News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Toby Barrett comments “I was not surprised to read in the Law Gazette that negligence claims against Personal Injury firms for under value settlements are increasing rapidly.”

Reasons given were “under qualified staff”, “lack of face-to-face contact with clients”, “a failure to understand medical reports”

If you’ve sustained a serious injury as a result of an accident speak to a local Personal Injury specialist who is able… read the rest of “Make sure you use the right Personal Injury Lawyer”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Clamp down on claim management companies

Posted on 28/08/12, filed under Fresh News, News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Thank goodness a clamp down on the activities of claim management companies by the Ministry of Justice has finally been announced.

Our advice is to avoid these middle men.  If you’ve been genuinely injured in an accident – speak to your specialist local Personal Injury solicitor first.  Contact us on 01903 229999 or email tb@bennett-griffin.co.uk all cases are dealt with on a No Win, No Fee basis… read the rest of “Clamp down on claim management companies”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

If you are a cyclist, are you insured?

Posted on 09/08/12, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Following an article on the BBC about getting insurance for your cycle one of our PI solicitors Nick Hind says:

“You don’t want to put people off cycling altogether by insisting on cyclists taking out insurance against what is a pretty low risk, but the risk is there – of causing injury or damage to others – and if you can get cheap insurance – among the other… read the rest of “If you are a cyclist, are you insured?”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Personal Injury Team expanding their brains

Posted on 27/07/12, filed under Fresh News, Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Toby Barrett, Partner and head of the Personal Injury Team tells us:

I recently attended a Headway conference “Understanding brain injury” facilitated by Ed Arnoll. Excellent for those looking to understand how classification of the severity of brain injuries are made, the anatomy of the brain and the common effects of acquired brain injury. Recommended.

At Bennett Griffin we are constantly expanding our knowledge to ensure that we… read the rest of “Personal Injury Team expanding their brains”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Access To Justice For Accident Victims Should Not Be Limited

Posted on 15/03/12, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

In an interview by Professor Dominic Regan (as reported by PI Costing Ltd – http://eshots.makeitwork4.me.uk/t/ViewEmail/r/BD10CED096701354/E5AC1DA474E8318F3FEC1D8A50AFD3BD) when asked the question “do you accept that your reforms could inhibit the interests of justice?” Sir Rupert Jackson – architect of the reforms process for civil litigation, including personal injury and clinical negligence claims – responded “the idea that Justice has no price tag is unacceptable in the modern world”.

In… read the rest of “Access To Justice For Accident Victims Should Not Be Limited”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Bennett Griffin LLP Comments on Pot Hole Related Compensation

Posted on 06/12/11, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

“I was invited to comment on BBC radio Sussex this morning in relation to the amount West Sussex County Council have paid out for pot hole related compensation. The amount of £600,000 over the last two and a half years was quoted though I understand this may include pending claims. Initially I found the statistic surprising but then considered that two or three seriously injured claimants might account for a… read the rest of “Bennett Griffin LLP Comments on Pot Hole Related Compensation”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

The Freedom to Choose

Posted on 14/11/11, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Nick Hind, associate solicitor in the personal injury department of Bennett Griffin LLP, Worthing comments:-

“One of the most infuriating aspects of pursuing a claim for both solicitor and client is, having identified for the client that they have legal expenses insurance that could be used to indemnify the costs of a claim, being told by the insurer that the client must instruct one of their panel solicitors to… read the rest of “The Freedom to Choose”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Personal Injury – Psychiatric Injury

Posted on 14/11/11, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

It takes a dedicated lawyer to properly represent the needs of an accident victim who has sustained a psychiatric injury.  If an accident has caused depression or post traumatic stress disorder – PTSD – it is very important that a client is given the time necessary to express their issues and anxieties.

The evidence of the medical experts in such cases is often disputed by Defendants causing delay… read the rest of “Personal Injury – Psychiatric Injury”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Victory at the High Court for abuse victim

Posted on 10/11/11, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Nick Hind, associate solicitor in the personal injury department of Bennett Griffin, Worthing, comments:-

“The Catholic Church and errant members of its clergy seem to be never far from the headlines these days, and thankfully there was a victory for common sense and the victims of abuse at the High Court today when the Court ruled in a test case that the Church is responsible for the damaging behaviour… read the rest of “Victory at the High Court for abuse victim”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Careless talk could cost lives

Posted on 08/11/11, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Nick Hind, associate solicitor in the personal injury department at Bennett Griffin in Worthing comments:-

“Very interesting comment piece by Peter Wilby in The Guardian yesterday arising out of the news last week that road deaths are on the increase this year and in the aftermath of the tragedy on the M5 over the weekend.

Ministers have been talking recently about raising the motorway speed limit to 80mph… read the rest of “Careless talk could cost lives”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Surge in Road Deaths in 2011

Posted on 08/11/11, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | 2 Comments

Nick Hind, associate solicitor in the personal injury department of Bennett Griffin comments:-

“Road safety has been brought into tragic focus with events on the M5 in Somerset this weekend. 

But this awful accident aside, it was reported last week that, after year on year falls, deaths on British roads had risen by 7% in the first 6 months of 2011 and 940 people were killed in that… read the rest of “Surge in Road Deaths in 2011”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Costs in personal injury cases. Toby’s perspective:

Posted on 18/07/11, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Whilst there are devises that an injured Claimant can and should use to protect themeselves against cost liability (no win no fee, after the event insurance or before the event insurance) the usual rule is that the losing party pays the winner’s costs. The cost of litigation paid by Defendants would be a fraction of what it is were Defendants to avoid taking an unrealistic stance on liability and were… read the rest of “Costs in personal injury cases. Toby's perspective:”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

High Court Ruling on “Toxic” Sofas

Posted on 27/04/10, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

The High Court was told yesterday that customers who were injured after buying “toxic” sofas were to receive up to £20 million in compensation between them.

This is believed to be the largest consumer group litigation in British legal history with more than 1,500 victims expected to receive between £1,175 and £9,000 each.

Yesterdays’ ruling only relates to “non-severe” cases and legal action continues in 3,000 more severe… read the rest of “High Court Ruling on “Toxic” Sofas”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Pavement tripping – another success against the local council

Posted on 21/01/10, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Bennett Griffin LLP has just settled another pavement tripping case against the local highways authority.

Bennett Griffin LLP’s resident tripping expert, David Hawkins, commented “My client tripped on an appalling patch of pavement near to his home and suffered a horrible facial injury.  The pavement surface had been badly broken up by tree roots, but it seemed obvious that no repairs had been done for years and the area… read the rest of “Pavement tripping – another success against the local council”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

A new addition to personal injury at Bennett Griffin LLP

Posted on 21/01/10, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Bennett Griffin LLP is pleased to confirm the appointment of Amy Kenward as a solicitor in the personal injury department following the completion of her training contract with the firm.

Toby Barrett, the head of the personal injury department, said “We are delighted to have been able to offer Amy a position in the department.  During her training Amy has demonstrated a rare commitment and determination towards achieving the best… read the rest of “A new addition to personal injury at Bennett Griffin LLP”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Argos sofas – Bennett Griffin LLP’s first settlement

Posted on 21/01/10, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Bennett Griffin LLP’s personal injury department has recently settled a claim for a client who suffered injury after coming into contact with a sofa bought from Argos.

David Hawkins says “my client suffered an allergic reaction and burns to his skin after sitting on his new sofa bought from Argos.  Upon investigation it was discovered that the cause of the reaction was a fungicide used by the foreign manufacturers… read the rest of “Argos sofas – Bennett Griffin LLP’s first settlement”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Difficult cases – more success for Bennett Griffin LLP

Posted on 21/01/10, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Bennett Griffin LLP’s personal injury department has achieved some excellent results for local clients in recent months in some very difficult and unusual cases.

These include a claim for a Goring by Sea windsurfer who was hit by another windsurfer while “hove to” in the water and suffered serious rib and shoulder injuries.

And a claim for an elderly Durrington woman who suffered a painful MRSA infection in… read the rest of “Difficult cases – more success for Bennett Griffin LLP”
» Blog » Personal Injury (PI)

Supermarket slip – another Bennett Griffin LLP success story

Posted on 21/01/10, filed under Personal Injury (PI) | No Comments

Bennett Griffin LLP’s personal injury department has secured another notable success for a local client who suffered serious injuries after in a slipping accident in a local shop.

Nick Hind, the solicitor who dealt with the case, takes up the story.  “My client, an elderly woman, was visiting a local shop early one morning and unbeknown to her the shop floor had just been mopped.  There were no warning… read the rest of “Supermarket slip – another Bennett Griffin LLP success story”
© Bennett Griffin 2013 All rights reserved - Sitemap - Terms & Conditions - Copyright - Disclaimer - Privacy
Website by Local Web Solutions | LWS Creative.